Junior Associate Software Engineer (Early Career)
Sphinx Defense builds software to solve complex national security problems in Space, and they are seeking a Junior Associate Software Engineer to join their Space Communications team. This early-career role involves contributing to the development of a ground communications and data-transport platform for US government satellites, while receiving mentorship and gradually taking ownership of features.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development of features and improvements in a secure, well-tested, and performant way
- Write code that meets our internal standards for style, maintainability, and best practices for a high-scale web environment
- Collaborate cross-functionally to maintain a high bar for quality
- Work alongside senior engineers to advocate for improvements to product quality, security, and performance
- Assist with unit and integration testing to identify and resolve bugs in the software
- Work within an agile team environment and contribute to team discussion and planning
Skills
- 0-1 years of professional experience in software development (internships, academic projects, or personal projects)
- Basic understanding of software development concepts
- Familiarity with at least one programming language such as Python, C, Java or Rust
- Eager to learn new technologies and grow your technical skillset
- Ability to communicate clearly and enjoy collaborating with others
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable asking questions and working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant technical discipline, such as Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or a related field
- Must be a US Citizen
- Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance
Benefits
- Meaningful equity ownership
- Profit sharing
- Employer 401(k) contribution
- 100% employer covered medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents
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